JUNE 2, 2020 - The Army will integrate female infantry and armor Soldiers into its final nine brigade combat teams this year as it modifies a requirement to have at least two female leaders in each company with junior enlisted women. “We’ve had women in the infantry and armor occupations now for three years,” said Maj. Melissa Comiskey, chief of command policy, Army G-1. … [Read more...]

JUNE 1, 2020 - The Army’s G-8 discussed a new strategy for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, following lessons learned after its first request for prototypes was canceled earlier this year. The OMFV, which will replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, remains on track to be fielded to both active and National Guard armored brigade combat teams starting in fiscal year … [Read more...]

MAY 29, 2020 - As Army Materiel Command continues to strive towards providing the best Equal Employment Opportunity program for its employees worldwide, both military and civilian leadership recognize its effectiveness depends largely on the support of commanders, supervisors and managers at all levels. Speaking during a May 26 virtual briefing concerning AMC’s progress in … [Read more...]

MAY 28, 2020 - Army scientists developed a first-of-its kind antenna that could change how ground vehicles and airborne systems communicate, transmit and receive radio frequency communications. The Army matured a manufacturing process using a special class of engineered materials known as metaferrites to make an ultra-thin wideband antenna. The antenna conforms to curved … [Read more...]

MAY 26, 2020 - Despite some delays in fielding necessary equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Army’s top enlisted leader believes the service will still successfully implement its new Army Combat Fitness Test. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston said Thursday he remains optimistic that most units will have the necessary equipment for the test by June, despite … [Read more...]